November Happenings

Basketball season has started for Dustin. His team should be pretty good. We sure enjoy watching Dustin play.

Dustin in action


At the Elementary school, the students earn "Blazer Bucks" for following directions and doing kind things. At the end of each month, if they have ten "blazer bucks" they get to go to a special activity. November's activity was called "Blazer Blast" and the high school basketball players, cheerleaders, dance team and band all came over and hung out with the students. Kannon thought that was so cool that his big brother got to come over and shake hands with all of the kids. The cheerleaders performed and the band played. It was a fun activity. I think the ball players felt pretty special with all these kids screaming and waving at them and asking for autographs.



Kannon had a cute Thanksgiving program at school. They all dressed like Indians and sang several Thanksgiving songs.

Making his Indian shirt

Ready for the Program

Grandmama was able to come and see both Kannon and Shay perform.

For Thanksgiving, Dustin and I went to Mountain Home to spend a few days with Nana and Papa. Barry took the other boys to Big Island with all of the other guys in the Jones family. This was Kannon's first time going and he had a fun time. Barry's dad loves having all of his sons and grandsons there with him.

Ready for the big Hunt :)

I love Thanksgiving time. Good food and family. We all enjoyed having a few days off and spending time with family. I feel very grateful for all of the blessings that I have - family and friends are definitely at the top of my list. I hope that all of you had a wonderful Thanksgiving.

Future Red Wolf

Dustin has decided to go to Arkansas State University next year. He signed to play baseball for them on a full scholarship. We are very proud of him and are excited that we will be able to see him play college ball.

There was a "signing" reception for Dustin at his High School. The newspaper and local t.v were there to cover the event. The little brothers were very excited.

It's official! Go ASU Red Wolves

October Wrap Up

October was a busy month with school and other activities. The weather was nice Fall weather which allowed for a trip to the Zoo and a hike or two. We have been anxiously awaiting the opening of the Teton Trek at the Memphis Zoo. It opened the beginning of October. It is the new home for grizzly bears, wolves, trumpeter swans and elk. It is a wonderful exhibit.


This is the lodge at the entrance to the exhibit that is patterned after the "Big Lodge" in Yellowstone. It even has an "Old Faithful" geyser out front.

All of the animal statues were dressed in costumes for Halloween.

One Saturday, we decided to go to Crowley"s Ridge State Park for an afternoon hike and picnic. We had a fun day exploring the new hiking trails.

Homecoming Week at school was a fun week for everyone. Corey entered the Air-Guitar contest they had during a pep rally and he got 2nd place. He thought that was great.

At half time of the football game, the baseball team received their State Championship rings for baseball. Then Dustin and Amy went to the dance after the game.

Kannon was so excited to be the "Star Student" during October. He made a poster all about him to share with his class. He got to be the "Teacher's Helper" and also each of the students filled out a page about him to put into a book. All of the kids mentioned they liked how Kannon smiled and how they were so happy when he played with them. He is a pretty smiley, happy boy. We are proud of you Kannon!